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Twenty thousand public school educators in Victoria walked off the job over a stalled pay deal, rejecting the government’s 28.3% raise offer over four years. Teachers and support staff, many driven by passion but struggling to make ends meet, say the current offer won’t sustain them in the profession. The strike, the second this year, highlights deepening tensions as specialist schools face severe underfunding and staff shortages. Union leaders warn of potential future walkouts unless conditions improve, fearing a brain drain that could devastate education. While the Deputy Premier called the disruption disappointing, union reps insist educators are fighting for survival—not just salary.

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